Chapter 197 - Party at Hill villa (6) (1/2)

Edward noticed that Stella is not there. She loved hosting parties, and it was unusual for her to leave. When she returned, Edward approached her. ”Is everything going well?”

Stella smiled. ”What makes you think that something is not going well?”

”I noticed your absence” Edward said.

”Oh?” Stella raised her eyebrows. She was cheerful and innocent. No one could guess that just few minutes ago she coldly and efficiently arranged clean-up of a mess that was left by a mutilated body of a young man after her daughter was assaulted.

”I always notice when you are not around.” Edward looked at her dotingly with a gentle smile on his face. He knows that Stella is not a simple woman, but he knows that if she does not want to talk about it, he should not probe into it too much.

Stella giggled like a young woman being courted for the first time. ”All is well, don't worry. But... I saw you talking with Felix... It would be nice if you give some attention to Aiden also. He is a good young man, and he takes care of Sarah well.”

Edward got serious and nodded. ”I know... but I still struggle...” He wanted to bring out the point that Aiden is from White family, and that no matter how good he cares of Sarah his background is not something that can be ignored. But he kept that to himself. For now.

Stella gave him a meaningful look. ”You struggled with Felix also, and you did just fine. Make an effort with Aiden, it will please Sarah.”

Edward didn't respond, his eyebrows creased.

”I hear that he is a top student, just like our Sarah. And he is doing great at White corp. as a software developer. You should have things in common to talk about.” Stella gave him tips. She purposefully avoided mentioning his martial arts, because it might rub Edward the wrong way.

Edward was convincing himself that it's all fine. They are only dating. Who knows… they might break-up soon. They are young. Maybe they change their mind… find someone else… but at this time he can't show that he is biased. He was nice and made effort with Felix. He needs to be nice with Aiden as well. Edward nodded and responded: ”Makes sense.” He got his phone and texted Sarah.

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Sarah and Aiden were dancing when Sarah's phone vibrated. She checked and her surprise could not be hidden.

”What?”, Aiden was curious. Usually he would not be nosy about her texts, but seeing her reaction, he could not help himself.

Sarah looked at him. ”Papa Hill wants to talk to you.”

Aiden's face got serious. ”Did I do something wrong?”

She laughed. ”Silly, what did you do wrong? Look...” she showed him the phone. Message said to bring Aiden to him, so that he can introduce him to some people.

He looked at the phone, then at Sarah. She encouraged him, ”Don't worry. In my family, my mom is the scary one... I think Edward just wants to get to know you. That is a good thing... He will love you. Come on.” Sarah pulled him outside.

”What if he doesn't like me?” He was concerned. Edward is Sarah's father, and he wanted to leave a good impression. He wanted Edward to accept him as Sarah's boyfriend, because of Sarah.

”What is there not to like?” Sarah laughed as they left.